Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Kirkmichaelby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Kirkmichael

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkmichael by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 26m
    £69–115

  2. Drive  85.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkmichaelcar car 85.1 mi
    1h 44m
    £21–31

  3. Bus, line 361 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Fullarton Street to Kirkmichael playing Fieldsbus bus 361
    4h 28m
    £25–40

  4. Train, line 361 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashgrove Street to Kirkmichael playing Fieldsbus bus 361
    4h 24m
    £32–64

  5. Bus, line 361 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Fullarton Street to Kirkmichael playing Fieldsbus bus 361
    4h 29m
    £26–40

Edinburgh to Kirkmichael by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Kirkmichael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkmichael via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Kirkmichael playing Fields via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Fullarton Street in around 4h 28m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There